January 3, 2021
Fixing the Railways January 3, 2021 This refers to the letter ‘Self-reliance’ (Jan 1) by M Akram Niazi. The writer has rightly pointed out the government’s lack of expertise in managing high-tech systems. Currently, Pakistan Railways is facing seven critical issues: old and worn-out tracks, an obsolete signalling system, absence of fencing, unmanned crossing levels, low automation of different areas/functions, external sourcing of passenger coaches/freight wagons, and the poor managemen...